advanced reading copy of ADOPTING GRACE
52 of 186

When we think we are somehow special and immune from participation in our world’s darkness, we isolate ourselves, set up a false façade, and live exhausting and unsustainable lives. But if we wallow in the dark, it leads to despair. There is a middle way. For me, it began with the acceptance that I am fully human and no different from any other being walking this planet. Such a perspective and the acknowledgement of my own shadow side readied my soul to start receiving true grace. It started with giving this gift to myself. Reflection After exhausting decades of trying to appear as though I have my act together, I can now rest. I am fully human and have a shadow side. I am fully loved and have the capacity to shine light out into the world. I have finally found the place of “like running through a field.” ADOPTING GRACE ADVANCED READING COPY 52